Tech Just Tumbled—Is This the Moment to Strike?
Palantir, AMD, and Oracle are down… but smart money sees setups, not setbacks.
Good morning,
Today’s market open is a mixed bag—but you know what we say here: opportunity hides inside uncertainty. Let’s break down the headlines and where smart eyes might be looking.
Tech Slide ≠ Total Doom
Growth stocks—especially in AI and big tech—are under pressure this morning. Names like Palantir, AMD, and Oracle are all slipping. But here’s a key pattern we’ve seen over the last year: AI-related pullbacks often precede major rebounds, especially when driven by broad ETF flows, not fundamentals.
If you're tracking semiconductors or enterprise software, this is a great time to revisit your watchlist. Oversold tech with real earnings? That’s where longer-term opportunities live. Look to names with strong Q2 performance that are getting swept up in the broader sell-off.
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Retail is Telling Two Stories
Target is down big (~10%) after weak guidance and leadership change. If you're a contrarian, a brand like Target trading at a discount could be a value setup in progress—especially if consumer spending stabilizes this fall.
Lowe’s, however, is the story of the day: it jumped after raising its sales forecast and acquiring Foundation Building Materials for $8.8B. That move signals a construction rebound theme—one that could benefit housing suppliers, REITs, and industrial logistics.
If you believe in infrastructure and housing tailwinds, Lowe’s isn’t the only stock that might benefit. Scan for similar plays in the construction supply chain.
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The Fed’s Grip on the Tape
The minutes from July’s Fed meeting hit later today, and Powell speaks at Jackson Hole soon. Markets are pricing in a potential rate cut for September—but that expectation could shift quickly.
Volatility = entry points. Watch bond proxies (utilities, REITs), high-dividend stocks, and rate-sensitive sectors. If Powell comes off dovish, they could get a fast tailwind.
A Word on Market Fragility
Analysts are increasingly concerned about how concentrated the market is in just a few mega-cap tech names. That fragility creates two possible opportunities:
Rotation plays – Sectors like energy, financials, and healthcare could benefit from capital moving out of crowded trades.
Short-term bounces – Oversold small caps and equal-weight ETFs might be ripe for mean reversion.
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In Summary
Whether it’s tech on sale, a retail shakeup, or Powell setting the tone—there’s always something moving, and always something setting up.
Use today to watch where fear is spiking and volume is rising. That’s usually where tomorrow’s story starts.
Keep your eyes open and your thesis clear.
Until tomorrow,
—Your Daily Market Scout
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